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From the LED Bulb to the Rafale: Understanding Narendra Modi Through the Small Things

6 October 2026

Sharad Gupta

From LED bulbs and UPI to Jal Jeevan Mission, Gati Shakti and defence production, this article explores Narendra Modi’s distinctive approach to turning...

Inspiring Dreams Through Education-200kb IFS Prakriti Srivasatva

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She Retired From Service, Not From Her Mission: This Retired IFS Officer Turns Personal Savings Into Scholarships

6 October 2026

Ayodhya Prasad Singh

Retired IFS officer Prakriti Srivastava has contributed another Rs 3 lakh to Kerala’s Srishti Scholarship,...

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How IFS Prajesh Jena Is Bringing AI to Rural Youth in Palamau Tiger Reserve

6 October 2026

Bhakti Kothari

2017 batch IFS Prajesh Kanta Jena brings AI training to Palamau’s rural youth, linking technology, livelihoods,...

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From Project Tiger to Species Recovery: How India’s Wildlife Conservation Approach Has Evolved

5 October 2026

Pallavi Priya

India’s wildlife conservation approach is moving beyond protecting individual species to securing entire...

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How Narendra Modi Turns Challenges Into Opportunities: Nripendra Mishra’s First-Hand Account

5 October 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

In this first-hand account, Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Trust and former...

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UPSC@100: From 1926 to 2026, How India’s Premier Recruitment Body Evolved Over a Century

30 September 2026

UPSC Turns 100: PM Modi to Release Commemorative Coin, Stamp and Landmark Judgments Book

1 October 2026

UPSC Turns 100: PM Modi Calls for Recruitment Reforms, Citizen-First Civil Services and Future-Ready Administration

1 October 2026

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From Delhi’s Crime Branch to Puducherry: IPS Shalini Singh’s Long Journey in Policing

16 September 2026

Bhakti Kothari

Rajeev Singh Thakur: The IAS Officer Who Moved From Districts to Defence, Infrastructure and Now Manipur

11 September 2026

Bhakti Kothari

He Served in J&K, NIA, UIDAI and ACB. Now Anand Jain Leads Ladakh Police

2 September 2026

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PSU News

MoD Signs ₹661.50 Crore Contract for BrahMos Fire Control Systems, Launchers for Navy Ships

6 October 2026

Shipping Corporation of India 65th anniversary

Shipping Corporation of India Celebrates 65th Anniversary, Highlights Maritime Legacy and Vision for 2047

6 October 2026

AAI and West Bengal Govt Sign MoU to Develop New Airport at Purulia, Revive Balurghat Airport

6 October 2026

Rajnath Singh Launches India’s First Indigenous Fleet Support Ship ‘Surya’ at HSL

6 October 2026

GRSE Secures Patent for Indigenous Vessel Block Alignment Process to Boost Warship Construction

6 October 2026

Coal India Approves Record ₹1,10,250 Festive Bonus for 2.01 Lakh Employees, Payment Due by October 15

6 October 2026

NTPC REL Floats 2,000 MW Pumped Hydro Storage Tender, Sets 500 MW Minimum Project Capacity

6 October 2026

DFCCIL MD Alok Tiwari Reviews DFC Operations, Focuses on Project Progress, AI and East-West Corridor Planning

6 October 2026

Defence News

MoD Signs ₹661.50 Crore Contract for BrahMos Fire Control Systems, Launchers for Navy Ships

6 October 2026

What Makes Tata’s 155mm Mounted Gun System One Of India’s Most Advanced Artillery Platforms?

6 October 2026

Tejas FOC Trainer Aircraft Israeli EL/M-2052 AESA Radars Integration

Big Boost For Tejas Program: HAL Upgrades Final Trainer Jets With Advanced AESA Radar

6 October 2026

What Is DRDO's High Altitude Platform System And Why Is The 21 Km Flight Test Important?

6 October 2026

Judiciary News

Form 6 Row: Supreme Court to Hear PIL Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar on October 27; ECI, Centre Put on Notice

6 October 2026

IAS, IPS, IFS Transfers: Uttarakhand HC Seeks Centre, State Reply on PIL Alleging 12 Years of Rule Violations Since 2014

6 October 2026

P&H High Court Seeks Contempt Explanation from Punjab Chief Secretary Over DA Appeal

6 October 2026

No NOC, No Refund: AP High Court Issues Major Ruling On Bar Licence Renewal Rules

5 October 2026

CSR News

BEL Hands Over Advanced Medical Equipment to NIMHANS Bengaluru to Strengthen Mental Healthcare

6 October 2026

POWERGRID Establishes Centre of Excellence at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Under CSR Initiative

6 October 2026

NALCO Foundation and LVPEI Sign Addendum to Operationalise Eye Care Centre in Odisha

5 October 2026

CMPDI Signs Two MoAs to Train 120 Unemployed Youth in Odisha Under CSR Initiatives

5 October 2026

Opinion

Features

Building Viksit Nagar : How India’s Cities Are Becoming Engines of Growth, Innovation and Inclusion

Indian Masterminds Bureau

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Why China builds the industries of tomorrow while India delivers the groceries of today--and what really holds India back

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Beyond Bureaucracy

How Prime Minister Narendra Modi transformed governance, delivery and India’s global standing

21 September 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

From last-mile governance and women’s empowerment to infrastructure and cultural renewal, PM Modi’s leadership...

How the New Criminal Laws Are Rewiring India's Justice System

23 August 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

In Two Years' Journey of New Laws, How Haryana Placed First in The Country, Scoring 95.21/100 in Imp...

“The Goal Is More Than Food Production”: Atish Chandra on the Future of Indian Agriculture

22 August 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

India’s agriculture strategy is shifting from simply increasing production to raising farmers’ incomes...

UPSC Stories

Three CDS Attempts, Five AFCAT Qualifications & Medical Setback: How Aayush Sharma Secured CAPF AIR 135

5 October 2026

Pallavi Priya

After three unsuccessful SSB attempts, five AFCAT qualifications and a medical setback, Aayush Sharma...

He Left Intel, Built COPAL-19, Spent Months at AIIMS, Ran Half Marathons, and Returned to UPSC—Tushar Chaudhary’s Journey to IRMS

4 October 2026

Muskan Khandelwal

UPSC ESE AIR 4 Tushar Chaudhary left a ₹25 LPA Intel job, built COPAL-19, spent months at AIIMS, ran...

15+ Exam Failures, 15 Years in the Navy: How Mayank Sachan Secured AIR 343 in UPSC CAPF

26 September 2026

Muskan Khandelwal

Former Indian Navy sailor Mayank Sachan secured AIR 343 in UPSC CAPF 2025 after 15+ exam failures, two...

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Odisha IPS Officer Calls for Accountability, Says Indians’ Conduct Abroad Could Affect Visa Policies

1 June 2026

‘Visa Rules Getting Tougher’: IPS Officer Arun Bothra Warns Against Indians’ ‘Uncouth’ Behaviour Abr...

IIT Roorkee Alumnus and IFS Officer Himanshu Tyagi Explains Why Tigers Sleep 16–20 Hours a Day

9 May 2026

“Tigers Understand Calorie Math Better Than Humans,” Says 2020-Batch IFoS Officer Himanshu Tyagi

“We Will Pay a Heavy Price”: IFS Officer Warns as Bengaluru Faces Unusual Heat

28 April 2026

Bengaluru Heatwave Sparks Concern as IFS Officer Flags Deforestation and Urbanisation Impact

Book Reviews

60 Women, One Himalayan Legacy: The Untold Literary Story of Uttarakhand

3 October 2026

Yauvanika Chopra

A landmark anthology brings together sixty women writers, translators and cultural voices who have shaped...

Lucknow Beyond Nawabs: How IRTS Dr Amitabh Kumar Captures the Soul of the City in ‘Shahar-e-Adab’

Lucknow Beyond Nawabs: How IRTS Officer Dr Amitabh Kumar Captures the Soul of the City in ‘Shahar-e-Adab’

27 September 2026

Ayodhya Prasad Singh

Nearly 500-page book explores Lucknow’s history, culture, cuisine, architecture and Ganga-Jamuni ethos,...

14 Sanskrit Texts That Reveal India’s Ancient Knowledge Across Science, Arts and Statecraft

26 September 2026

Dr. Sanjeev Chopra

From statecraft and surgery to astronomy, architecture, agriculture, mathematics, music and metallurgy,...